Entry Date:
June 15, 2017

Nonlinear Solid Mechanics Group

Principal Investigator Tal Cohen


The Nonlinear Solid Mechanics Group is interested in understanding how materials behave when they are pushed to their extremes; whether by imposing large deformations, by applying dynamic loading conditions, or by growth. Closely related to experimental observations, our research exploits analogy with related fields and accounts for complex material response, with the overarching goal to derive theoretical models that can significantly affect our understanding of the observed phenomena, but are still simple enough to be applied in design or characterization of materials.